Ansty Pond - Don't forget the Bread!! Traditional Cache
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Ansty Pond - Don't forget the Bread!!
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You are looking for a very small camo covered tube. Log only, so please bring a pen or pencil. £1 for FTF.
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Ansty is a lovely small village about seven miles east of Shaftesbury, situated just off the A30. Concentrated around the medieval Manor House and duck pond, Ansty has a population of about 125. There are still several farms adjoining the village.
On the 1st of May each year locals dance around the maypole as part of the local May Day celebrations and the village still holds an annual fete and harvest supper.
In recent years the village has become known for its polo club which is in a stunning setting at the foot of the downs.
The large stone building near to the church is locally called "The Hospice" or "Old Commandery". It was built in 1596‑98 by Thomas Arundell (possibly on the site of the original Hospice of the Knights Hospitaller). It was most likely used as a banqueting hall
From 2nd to 11th May 1643, during the siege of Wardour Castle, the Cromwellian army is reputed to have been housed in the "Hospice". It is also interesting to note that the local Ansty maypole was removed at this time by the Puritans but was replaced in 1680 following the restoration of the monarchy.
The "Hospice" was badly damaged by fire in 1922 and shortly after the second world war the south east corner was damaged by an American tank which accidentally hit the building. The building was restored in 2001 and is now used for local private and village events such as the maypole celebrations, harvest supper and village weddings.
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